Cavalleria rusticana

Plot Summary

Franco Zeffirelli directs these two legendary La Scala productions telling tragic tales of jealousy. Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana features performances by Elena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, and Renato Bruson. Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci stars Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, and Juan Pons. Both are conducted by George Pretre. This production of Pagliacci earned director Franco Zeffirelli the coveted Emmy as Best Director in the category of Classical Music Programming.

Top Cast

Plácido Domingo Turiddu

Yelena Obraztsova Santuzza

Fedora Barbieri Lucia

Renato Bruson Alfio

Axelle Gall Lola